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Ambiguous Cube
A cube made from drinking straws can confuse your brain.
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Benham's Disk
A rotating black-and-white disk produces the illusion of color.
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Make a friend disappear, leaving only a smile behind.
Color Contrast
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Disappearing Act
If you want to stay hidden, you'd better stay still.
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Your experience of the world influences what you see.
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Test how well your brain can see patterns.
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Eye'll be seeing you.
Shrinking Spot
Control the (apparent) size of a hole with your brain.
Sliding Gray Step
The perceived color of an object depends on its background.
Squirming Palm
Make the palm of your hand appear to squirm and twist.